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AP Physics 1
3.4 Conservation of Energy
3.2 Work
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Diagram of an elliptical orbit showing points P and A.
Diagram of an elliptical orbit showing points P and A.
A satellite of mass \(m\) is in a highly elliptical orbit around a planet. Point \(P\) is the satellite's point of closest approach to the planet, and point \(A\) is the satellite's farthest point from the planet. Which of the following correctly describes the change in energy of the satellite-planet system as the satellite moves from point \(P\) to point \(A\)?

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